“There are more customers out here, so of course that brings in girls,” said an undercover sergeant with the Albuquerque Police’s vice unit.

The vice unit arrested 34 prostitutes during a six-day sting operation, police said.Investigators are also targeting the men who solicit them. So far, police have arrested six men.

The prostitutes flock to the Duke City from as far away as Chicago and California because it’s profitable, police said. Investigators said they are targeting these prostitutes and johns on the streets and through internet advertisements.

"It seems like this year is about the same as all other years,” the undercover sergeant said. “There hasn't been an increase, but unfortunately there hasn't been a decrease either.”

The sergeant said the undercover officers are in and around the entire state fairgrounds.

Police said prostitutes are not the only ones being arrested. Officials indicated multiple agencies are working to curb other criminal activity.

So far, nine people have been arrested for narcotics and 10 for felony warrants.Several cars have also been towed.

Officials with Albuquerque Police’s vice unit said they will continue the operation throughout the fair and several days afterward. The prostitutes, investigators said, will lead them to other criminals.